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  • H. R. 8354 — To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:10,851

    H. R. 8354, titled the “Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2024,” proposes a system for licensing the purchasers of certain firearms and maintaining records of their sale to ensure public safety. The bill seeks to enhance firearm regulation by requiring individuals...

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    The bill wants to make sure people are safe by checking who buys guns and keeping better records of gun sales. It will do this by requiring a license to buy a gun, which involves passing some tests, and by having rules about reporting if a gun is lost or stolen.

  • H. R. 9879 — To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify how controlled substance analogues that are imported or offered for import are to be regulated, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,051

    The proposed bill, H.R. 9879, aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act to address the regulation of synthetic drug analogues imported into the United States. It establishes a new category, Schedule A, for substances with structures and effects similar to controlled substances. The bill...

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    The bill tries to update a law to better manage tricky versions of drugs that are brought into the U.S., setting new rules and big fines if someone breaks them, but it's a bit hard to understand and might not have enough money planned to make everything work right.

  • S. 4706 — To modernize the business of selling firearms.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:13,701

    S. 4706, also known as the "Federal Firearm Licensee Act," aims to modernize the firearm sales business by updating regulations for firearm dealers in the United States. The bill seeks to improve security measures at firearm premises, establish more stringent record-keeping...

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    The bill, called the "Federal Firearm Licensee Act," is about updating the rules for people who sell guns. It wants them to keep better records, follow new security rules, and have more inspections, while also making sure they and their employees pass background checks.